Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1
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Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Succeeded the Canon 1Ds MIII
- Updated by Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and FP1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The 1D X was revealed 22 months later than the FP1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D X scores against the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D X Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Panasonic FP1
1D X | FP1 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon 1D X
FP1 | 1D X |
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Common features in the Canon 1D X and Panasonic FP1
1D X | FP1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X offers exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D X against the FP1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and FP1 is 50 and 95 respectively.
Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and FP1.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D X with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1D X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 1D X vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS-1D X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-10-18 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual Digic 5+ | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1340 gr (2.95 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2786 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1120 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E4N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $5,299 | $153 |